Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Kingsport, TN

Job Summary:
Performs plant-level safety and environmental compliance duties under limited supervision. Acts as liaison to applicable federal, state and local agencies for assigned facility. Implements Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to protect employees and reduce risk to the company. Partners with plant leadership to proactively implement preventative measures to reduce the overall risk of injury and environmental concerns. Investigates EHS incidents to identify root cause and corrective actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements health and safety programs aligned with the organizational safety management system.
• Implements ISO 14001 (where applicable) environmental management system.
• Coordinates and implements the application and training of safety rules, policies, and initiatives that help to create a safe workplace. Maintains OSHA logs, EHS records, and reporting for internal and external use.
• Assists with plant-level environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives (hazardous waste, air emissions, water, obtaining and maintaining permits, etc.) directly and in coordination with external consultants.
• Assists with site activities with regulatory agencies to verify compliance, resolve situations, and maintain a cooperative working relationship.
• Escalates/reports any potential violations and implements corrections as needed.
• Conducts frequent safety and environmental audits and has the skills, knowledge, and ability to take immediate corrective action if required.
• Recommends and implements EHS related capital projects for supported facilities.
• Investigates all workplace safety and environmental incidents through root cause analysis and partners with the Operations team to implement corrective actions to correct problems and prevent future occurrences.
• Manages workers’ compensation for supported facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable EHS regulations ensuring facility compliance with Federal government agencies (i.e. OSHA and EPA), local agencies, and safety regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment safety (i.e. industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machinery guards, interlock systems, industrial vehicle training, PPE, etc.).
• Experience in implementing comprehensive safety, environmental, and sustainability projects.
• Ability to investigate and define root cause, collect data, establish facts, and use sound judgment to draw valid conclusions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, data analysis and reporting tools, and other applicable applications.
• Ability to work under limited supervision to carry tasks/projects through to completion while meeting established deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or related science disciplines, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our team as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist and help us create a safe working environment for our employees.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,775.05 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Atkins, VA 24311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person